Now that solar power has become more accessible and integrated into any powered device, it’s great to see it in action.
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Aug 24 2018
Hard Drive Transfer Made Easy
Having a faulty drive is never fun, especially when critical files are at risk of being a distant memory. After many failed attempts to recover the drive on my Lenovo integrated system, it was apparent that several Windows files were corrupt and I needed to rebuild it. However, I needed to backup files from this …
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Aug 09 2018
Alexa will get back to you on unanswered questions
If you own one of the Amazon home assistant devices, like the Echo, you can appreciate the value in learning and how these devices can do more than just turn on lights, or even recall famous presidential quotes. At the same time, Alexa (I’m typing it quietly, so that she can not hear me) gets …
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Apr 02 2017
Evolution of Google Maps
On my way home from work, I recently crossed paths with the Google Maps car. While idling at a red light, there was just enough time to capture this photo: Riding alongside the #Google car. Let's hope it got my good side. 😉 (; A post shared by Carl Ferrara (@cferrarakc) on Nov 15, 2016 …
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Sep 01 2016
LED Lantern is the Ultimate Portable Light Source
As a teenager, I have many memories of walking up a dark gravel road that led to our New Jersey summer home. Surrounded by the darkness of the night, not even the light of the moon could penetrate the large oak trees. At that time, the only source of light was a handheld flashlight. Note …
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Sep 01 2015
“They are inventing the future, and for them it’s just child’s play.”
A recent article in The Register piqued my interest as it hit several key points, especially around the essence of trial and error and enabling kids to be the problem solvers. When the Raspberry Pi first hit the market, it changed the whole landscape of programming and served as a way for anyone to create …
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